which provided Northwestern momentary life as linebacker Xander Mueller returned it to U-M’s 20. The defense forced a field goal. REQUIRED READING:Bryce Underwood commitment unleashes a flood of hope for Michigan football The defense was suffocating all ...

Michigan captured the attention of the entire college football world by flipping Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 player in the entire 2025 class, from LSU. Underwood made his debut in Michigan Stadium on Saturday as a commit to the program, so it’s not surprising that the energy being felt in Ann Arbor translated to the football field.

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia grades Michigan football's performance Saturday in its 50-6 win over Northwestern to clinch bowl eligibility.